Incident Overview
Date: Friday 26 June 1942
Aircraft Type: Lisunov PS-84
Owner/operator: Aeroflot
Registration Number: CCCP-L3948
Location: 1 km E of Ivantsevo, Molvotitsy district –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Left EngineLeft Engine
Category: Unlawful Interference
A passenger aircraft was struck by ground anti-aircraft fire while flying over the front-line. The left engine ignited, leading to a forced landing in a field near Ivantsevo, Molvotitsy District of the Leningrad Region. The right wing collided with trees during a right turn at low altitude, resulting in a nose-down crash.A passenger aircraft was struck by ground anti-aircraft fire while flying over the front-line. The left engine ignited, leading to a forced landing in a field near Ivantsevo, Molvotitsy District of the Leningrad Region. The right wing collided with trees during a right turn at low altitude, resulting in a nose-down crash.
Description
The aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire from the ground while overflying the front-line. The left engine caught fire and the crew decided to make a forced landing in a field near Ivantsevo, Molvotitsy District of the Leningrad Region. The right wing collided with trees while the aircraft was flying a right turn at low height. The aircraft crashed nose-down in the forest, caught fire and burnt out.
Primary Cause
Ground anti-aircraft fireGround anti-aircraft fireShare on:
